Meeting / Event Manager – Newark, NJ

Meeting / Event Manager

We are seeking an experienced Meeting / Event Manager to join a high performing marketing team focused on delivering impactful, client facing events and sponsorship activations. This role is responsible for planning and executing strategic in person, virtual, and hybrid events that elevate brand presence, enhance attendee experience, and strengthen client relationships. Events may range in size from intimate meetings to large scale programs with up to 4,000 participants. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, and thrives in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities
• Plan, manage, and execute high level client events and sponsorship activations from concept through completion
• Serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistent brand representation across all events
• Develop strategic event initiatives aligned with business objectives, including defining clear KPIs and measurable outcomes
• Act as a subject matter expert in event strategy, planning, and delivery for both in person and virtual formats
• Drive creativity and innovation to continually elevate the attendee experience while maintaining consistency
• Partner cross functionally with internal teams, including digital marketing, to ensure cohesive and integrated event execution
• Oversee timelines, budgets, vendors, and event technology platforms to ensure flawless delivery

Qualifications
• 8+ years of corporate or financial services event management experience
• Strong understanding of event technology and virtual event platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Hands on experience with event platforms such as Cvent, ON24, and Zoom Events
• Proven success managing complex event projects across multiple formats
• Highly organized, detail driven project manager with excellent time management skills
• Strong communicator who can work independently and collaboratively
• Proactive, creative, and resourceful approach to problem solving

Preferred Experience
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Adobe, Exact Target, event apps, and virtual event platforms
• Editing and proofreading experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field